Job Description
Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary Assists with the development, design, and evaluation of novel products and application technologies to better protect deployed forces from blood feeding insects and other arthropods that transmit human diseases. Responsibilities Apply scientific method and technical skills to design, conduct and analyze field or semi-field research to evaluate the effectiveness of current and novel pesticides and pest/vector management tools (including but not limited to truck-mounted, skid-mounted, handheld and aerial equipment). Applies scientific methods to design, conduct and analyze complex laboratory tests, determinations, and analyses involving multiple procedures and a variety of technical approaches. Conducts research individually or in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. Conducts laboratory rearing of insects and general laboratory maintenance duties. Performs routine data analysis and basic interpretation and verifies and corrects data entry. Develops technical material and training manuals. Assists in evaluations of vector surveillance techniques, tools, equipment, and pathogen diagnostic tools. Trains junior laboratory staff in laboratory techniques and processes in informal and formal training settings, as needed. Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, d